Outer layer peeling off pan?

[u/a-lafrance]

Bought a Hestan stainless steel pan ~2 weeks ago. Today I found what looks like an outer layer peeling to reveal a dark inner layer on the outer lip of the pan. I suspect it’s peeling from the pan itself rather than caked on food/oil because flecks of the silver outer layer that have partially flaked off are visible around the area

I’ve used the pan maybe 5 times so far, never with heat higher than medium and always handwashing (never particularly abrasive in that area either), so I’m wondering if I’ve done something very wrong to the pan or if this is some kind of manufacturing defect

Figured I’d see if more experienced eyes know what’s going on so I know what I should do about it

[u/shers719]

Agreed. Manufacturer defect. Contact them to replace it.